This site provides a detailed overview of pandas, and focuses on Mei Xiang & Tian Tian at the National Zoo. Content includes information on panda habitat and current conservation efforts, as well as including photos, live web cams, and more.

This complete site presents a wealth of information in fact sheet format. In addition, find out how Native Americans viewed the Gila monster and how a component of its venom is being investigated as a possible drug to treat type-2 diabetes.

As part of the Primates exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Golden-Headed Lion Tamarin. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet, reproduction, and more.

The Smithsonian National Zoo offers a close-up photograph the Grevy's Zebras found at the zoo. Links to a zebra fact sheet and an article written about these zebras are also provided.

As part of the Asia Trail exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Japanese Giant Salamander. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet, reproduction, and more.

Take a virtual tour of the Kids' Farm at the National Zoological Park. Read about the animals and how to take care of them. You can even learn to grow your own pizza garden.

As part of the Amazonia exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Armadillo. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet, reproduction, and more.

The Smithsonian National Zoo provides a detailed lion fact sheet. Content includes a look at the lion's size, geographic distribution, status in the wild, habitat, diet, reproduction, life span, and behavior.

This site from the National Zoological Park provides extensive information about many types of animals. Just click on the category you need. Includes pictures and live web cams.

As part of the Amazonia exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Naked Mole-Rat. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet, reproduction, and more.

As part of the Amazonia exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Prehensile-tailed Porcupine. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet, reproduction, and more.

As part of the Amazonia exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Prevost's Squirrel. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet, reproduction, and more.

As part of the Asia Trail exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Red pandas. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet, reproduction, and more.

This website presents fact sheets about numerous reptiles. Choose from a pull-down list between snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles. The fact sheets contain information such as taxonomy, distribution and habitat, eating habits, reproduction, life span, and basic facts about the reptiles.

As part of the Amazonia exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Rock Cavy, which is closely related to the domestic guinea pig. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a brief series of facts on the Rock Cavy.

As part of the Birds exhibit at the National Zoo, this resource highlights various facts and interesting information on the Roseate Spoonbill. The information is brief but does include a picture.

This website provides a fact sheet on sloth bears. Content includes information on their physical appearance, size, eating habits, geographic distribution, habitat, reproduction, life span, and typical behavior.

The Smithsonian National Zoological Park explores the lives of small mammals, both in the wild and in captivity. Choose a webcam to view a variety of small mammals live and up-close, learn about current conservation efforts, access an archive of fact sheet, or view the photo gallery.

Here is the National Zoological Park right at our fingertips. Students will find many things to explore at this colorful and engaging site. Any study of animals will have a successful start here. Chances are students can catch their favorite animal on a webcam. By choosing a habitat under "Animals, etc." students can learn about the major animals found there. For instance, choose the Amazonia Habitat and learn about the mammals, birds, reptiles and fish. Each section includes beautiful pictures. This would make a great site to include in a WebQuest for information on the diverse world of animals.

As part of the Amazonia exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Two-Toed Sloth. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet, reproduction, and more.